Still a Glamorous Job?

Back in the old days, a Flight Attendant job was described as glamorous.  Is it still glamorous?

If you wear your uniform flawlessly and walk with your luggage with poise (it doesn't matter which airline you work for) people will look at you and think that you are glamorous.  If you travel constantly to beautiful places, spend a weekend in Europe and in Asia to unwind or to shop, or travel spontaneously just to meet a friend somewhere, these perks make the job glamorous.

Safety and security are two primary responsibilities of a Flight Attendant. Customer Service, including serving food and drinks, and to create a great experience for the passengers are secondary.

Cleaning up some mess is a menial responsibility that we are oblige to do when there is a need.  This could be the unglamorous part to some Flight Attendants.  But I believe that someone who loves this job would do everything to perform.

On our flight to Savannah with one of my favorite colleagues and friend, Helen, the passengers made a mess and the cleaning staff was not available.  We asked if we could have a vacuum to clean. Our pilot found one, then Helen didn't hesitate and started cleaning the floor.  This is one of the reasons why she is one of my favorites. She does this thing not everybody would like to do.

A Flight Attendant doesn't only need to have skills on safety, security and customer service. You need to deliver the most simple task to the most complex and risky responsibilities. You need to  have the qualities to do above and beyond what is expected and not expected of you.

In order to stay longer in this job, to love it and be successful with it, one should not only look glamorous, but needs to feel glamorous in what she or he does.

So in my opinion, a Flight Attendant job is still glamorous.  It is how the way you look and the way you feel!